Chocolate Almond Smoothie

This period-pleasing, bloat-reducing Chocolate Almond Smoothie was created JUST to help with those bloat-y, yucky days leading up to your monthly period.

BUT…it’s so delicious it doesn’t matter WHY you’re drinking it. In fact, it’s surely also good for men (who don’t bleed), for children normally afraid of things that are green (who don’t bleed), and anyone looking to quench their chocolate craving needs without feeling guilty about it.

So why chocolate in this bloat-reducing chocolate almond smoothie? Well…chocolate happens to be rich in magnesium. And magnesium happens to be good for ALL things period related. (Bloating, cramps, sleep, stress…) And funny enough…women CRAVE chocolate leading up to their periods. Therefore, you might think we are ACTUALLY supposed to be eating it in that case. Right? Yes!

Unfortunately, not all chocolate (or cocoa powder) is created equal. The best quality you can find is anti-oxidant-rich raw cacao. And if not, stick with the fair-trade stuff so that you feel better about yourself.

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Sara Bradford

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My name is Sara Bradford.
Here at Nourish I'm as passionate about my cocktails and duck fat as I am about green smoothies. And I think YOUR real, whole, awesome food should taste delicious no matter what. As a culinary nutritionist, I tackle the world of cleansing from a pain-free, realistic (delicious) perspective -- all the while knowing the most toxic ingredient is guilt. Join the Nourish Community as we wade through the nutrition b.s. by sharing hilarious wisdom and delicious recipes. Because if you’re not also having fun… xo